China's A-share market concluded the first half of 2026 with significant gains across major indices. The STAR 50 Index led the charge with a remarkable increase of over 64%, while the ChiNext Index rose more than 35%. Despite the overall positive performance, the market exhibited extreme structural divergence, with the median stock price change at -14.0%. Notably, over 100 stocks surged more than 200% during this period. Technology stocks were particularly favored, with sectors like semiconductors, CPO, and PCB seeing heightened activity. Among semiconductor material stocks, Zhongchuan Special Gas skyrocketed over 770%, becoming the top performer of the half-year. In the top five gainers, PCB concept stocks claimed two spots, with Honghe Technology and Jinan Guoji both surging over 600%. Conversely, the consumer sector underperformed, with the liquor segment leading declines; Gujinggong Liquor fell nearly 40%.